Chocolate fondue
Chocolate fondue is a dish composed of chocolate and cream that is melted together and served with fruit, cake, or marshmallows for dipping. It is believed to have originated in the eighteenth century in Switzerland. The first known recipe for chocolate fondue was published in 1875 by M. F. K. Fisher in her book, How to Cook a Wolf. The dish gained popularity in the United States in the 1960s.
There are many different recipes for chocolate fondue. Some recipes call for the chocolate and cream to be melted together in a double boiler, while others call for the chocolate to be melted in a microwave. Some recipes also call for the addition of liqueurs, such as brandy or rum, to the melted chocolate.
Chocolate fondue can be made with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate. Milk chocolate is the most popular type of chocolate to use for fondue. Dark chocolate can be used for a richer flavor, and white chocolate can be used for a lighter flavor.
Advice
Making chocolate fondue is a great way to enjoy a delicious and decadent treat with family and friends. To get the best results, start with good quality chocolate – the higher the percentage of cocoa the better. Heat the chocolate slowly, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn’t burn, and add a little cream for a smooth, glossy consistency. Choose a variety of dippers such as fresh fruit, marshmallows, and cookies, and be sure to provide a variety of dipping sauces. Serve the fondue with a fondue fork and have fun!
Questions
What kind of chocolate do you use for fondue?
For fondue, you can use either dark or milk chocolate. Dark chocolate is slightly more bitter and is often paired with fruits, while milk chocolate is sweeter and is usually paired with marshmallows or other sweet treats.
What goes well in chocolate fondue?
Fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, banana slices, apple slices, pineapple chunks, and marshmallows are all great options for dipping in chocolate fondue. Other items such as pound cake, pretzels, donut holes, biscotti, and cubes of angel food cake are also great options.
What is fondue chocolate made of?
Fondue chocolate is typically made of semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream, and sometimes liqueur.
When should you eat chocolate fondue?
Chocolate fondue is usually served as a dessert, so it is typically eaten after the main course.
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Recipes
Chocolate Fondue
- caramel
- whipping cream
- chocolate
- torani hazelnut syrup
Chocolate Fondue
- cake
- biscotti
- strawberry
- heavy cream
- butter
- cabernet sauvignon
- sugar
- bittersweet chocolate
Chocolate Fondue
- cake
- hazelnut
- pineapple
- pretzel
- sectioned navel orange
- banana
- stem strawberry
- hazelnut
- frangelico
- heavy cream
- bittersweet chocolate bar
Chocolate Fondue
- strawberry
- semisweet chocolate
- brandy
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
Chocolate Fondue with Fried Bananas
- dipper
- canola oil
- chocolate fondue
- all purpose flour
- cornstarch
- vanilla extract
- sweet dark chocolate
- club soda
- milk
- salt
- powdered sugar
- banana
- heavy cream
Chocolate Fondue
- butter
- cinnamon
- raspberry
- strawberry
- heavy cream
- pretzel
- orange zest
- sugar
- dark rum
- banana
- apricot
- semisweet chocolate
- recipes enriched chocolate sauce
- almond
Easy Chocolate Fondue
- heavy cream
- chocolate chip
Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Strawberry Skewers, Peanut Butter and Fluff Sandwiches, Pretzels, and Swedish Fish
- chocolate chip
- pretzel rod
- strawberry
- swedish fish candy
- graham cracker
- fluff
- heavy cream
- peanut butter
- butter
Easy Chocolate Fondue
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- cake
- cooky
- graham cracker
- marshmallow
- orange
- apple
- banana
- pear
- strawberry
Chocolate Fondue
- vanilla extract
- apple
- banana
- nonfat evaporated milk
- cocoa powder
- sugar
- strawberry
- dark chocolate
- orange juice
Chocolate Fondue
- cake
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
- butter
- bittersweet chocolate
- semisweet chocolate
Chocolate Fondue
- marshmallow
- orange liqueur
- butter
- dark chocolate
- heavy cream
Chocolate Fondue
- dipping angel cake
- vanilla
- heavy cream
- amaretto
- bittersweet chocolate
- semisweet chocolate
Chocolate Fondue
- following cherries all
- heavy cream
- semisweet chocolate
- grand marnier
Spiced Chocolate Fondue
- black peppercorn
- clove
- heavy cream
- bittersweet chocolate
- nutmeg
- ginger
- milk
- cardamom
- cinnamon
Chocolate Fondue
- heavy cream
- bittersweet chocolate
- orange liqueur
- sour cream
Chocolate Fondue
- salt
- vanilla extract
- pretzel
- marshmallow
- strawberry
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- sweetened condensed milk
- cake
Chocolate Fondue
- strawberry
- semisweet chocolate
- brandy
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
Chocolate Fondue
- fruit
- cake
- heavy cream
- semisweet chocolate
Chocolate Fondue
- heavy cream
- banana
- pineapple
- strawberry
- cake ch
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- marshmallow
Chocolate Fondue
- cake
- raspberry
- strawberry
- bittersweet chocolate
- apple
- banana
- marshmallow
- grand marnier
- heavy cream
- mint
Chocolate Fondue
- water
- butter
- bitter chocolate
Campfire Salted Caramel and Chocolate Fondue
- cooky
- fruit
- graham cracker
- salt
- marshmallow
- dulce de leche
- sweet chocolate bar
Chocolate Fondue
- cake
- heavy cream
- tbs frangelico
- bittersweet
Chocolate Fondue
- fruit
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
- bittersweet
Chocolate Fondue
- pretzel log
- sweet
- almond
- stem strawberry
- orange
- cake
Chocolate Fondue
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
- milk chocolate chip
- sweet chocolate chip
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- heavy cream
Staple Ingredients
- heavy cream 56%
Common Ingredients
- strawberry 30%
Usual Ingredients
- vanilla extract 26%
- semisweet chocolate 22%
- banana 19%
- bittersweet chocolate 19%
- butter 19%
- cake 19%